Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 39 | 25 | 33 | 128 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 28 | 23 | 29 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks rolled past the Rockets 128-107. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.