Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 25 | 41 | 22 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 18 | 27 | 28 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Mavericks downed the Rockets 109-98. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.