Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 117 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 28 | 23 | 20 | 106 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets took care of the Mavericks 117-106. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.