Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 113 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 17 | 33 | 24 | 29 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Mavericks 113-103. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.