Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
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Houston RocketsRockets
112
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 38 | 28 | 25 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 31 | 22 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks outlasted the Rockets 119-112. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.