Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
137
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Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
113
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 25 | 39 | 38 | 137 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 23 | 30 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Mavericks blew the doors off the Rockets 137-113. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Mavericks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.