Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
129
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 112 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 28 | 40 | 30 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Rockets 129-112. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.