Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
95
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 19 | 31 | 23 | 95 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 37 | 21 | 35 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Mavericks 122-95. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.