Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
107
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Houston RocketsRockets
106
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 31 | 19 | 30 | 107 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 33 | 29 | 23 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Rockets 107-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
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.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.