Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
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Houston RocketsRockets
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 29 | 31 | 19 | 110 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 33 | 26 | 36 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Mavericks 126-110. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.