Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 15 | 20 | 29 | 28 | 92 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 37 | 20 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks shocked the Rockets 104-92. Ugly basketball, but the Mavericks did just enough. The Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.