Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
73
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 15 | 12 | 28 | 18 | 73 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 29 | 25 | 36 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets rolled past the Mavericks 115-73. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. The Mavericks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Mavericks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.