Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 23 | 38 | 32 | 123 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 29 | 32 | 36 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Mavericks 128-123. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.