Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 35 | 31 | 28 | 121 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 36 | 20 | 29 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Mavericks pulled away from the Rockets 121-106. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
