Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
123
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 34 | 27 | 28 | 114 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 36 | 23 | 28 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Rockets 123-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.