Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 90 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 28 | 27 | 19 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks fended off the Rockets 96-90. Ugly basketball, but the Mavericks did just enough. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.