Suns (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 28 | 20 | 24 | 95 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Rockets 99-95. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.