Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
94
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 29 | 34 | 31 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Rockets 116-94. Every possession went the Mavericks way. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.