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.