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Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
123
home
Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 29 24 25 29 14 121
Dallas MavericksMavs 26 28 27 26 16 123

After Action Report

The Mavericks squeaked past the Rockets 123-121 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.