Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
111
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 26 | 32 | 29 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 23 | 31 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Rockets 115-111. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.