Lakers (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 38 | 25 | 32 | 121 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 23 | 13 | 25 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Mavericks buried the Rockets 121-92. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Shots just aren't falling for the Mavericks lately; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.