Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
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Houston RocketsRockets
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 29 | 24 | 31 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Mavericks held off the Rockets 113-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.