Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 29 | 23 | 23 | 100 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 33 | 25 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks pulled away from the Rockets 118-100. Mavericks torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.