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Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
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Houston RocketsRockets
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 36 | 20 | 31 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 32 | 25 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Mavericks 117-114. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.