Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 40 | 34 | 28 | 27 | 129 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Mavericks downed the Rockets 129-119. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.