Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
87
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 23 | 17 | 24 | 87 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 36 | 24 | 31 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets demolished the Mavericks 120-87. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.