Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
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Houston RocketsRockets
132
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 38 | 33 | 19 | 121 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 37 | 30 | 30 | 132 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets downed the Mavericks 132-121. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.