Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 30 | 23 | 26 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 35 | 27 | 20 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Rockets 109-107. The better team simply showed up tonight. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.