Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
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Houston RocketsRockets
118
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 37 | 27 | 19 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 19 | 29 | 37 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Mavericks 118-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.