Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
82
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
140
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 17 | 18 | 24 | 82 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 38 | 30 | 39 | 140 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks rolled past the Rockets 140-82. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.