Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
114
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 23 | 26 | 22 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Mavericks 114-105. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.