Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 24 | 33 | 20 | 107 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Mavericks survived the Rockets 107-102. Every possession went the Mavericks way. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.