Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
101
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 26 | 28 | 18 | 94 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 27 | 22 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the Mavericks 101-94. Every possession went the Rockets way. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.