Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 30 | 23 | 30 | 110 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Mavericks 127-110. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.