Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
92
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 102 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 16 | 29 | 26 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Rockets outlasted the Mavericks 102-92. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.