Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 23 | 22 | 28 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 28 | 21 | 29 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Mavericks 107-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.