Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 38 | 28 | 26 | 121 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 25 | 31 | 29 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Mavericks 121-110. Rockets torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Whispers of a Mavericks locker-room rift aren't helping.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.