Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
131
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 23 | 39 | 36 | 10 | 128 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 24 | 29 | 33 | 13 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Rockets 131-128 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.