Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 24 | 30 | 33 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Rockets 111-108. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.