Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 34 | 33 | 27 | 113 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Mavericks 113-97. Rockets' offense had its way with the Mavericks. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Mavericks' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.