Jazz (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 104 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 36 | 28 | 25 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks pulled away from the Rockets 121-104. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.