Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
133
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 122 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 30 | 30 | 39 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Mavericks 133-122. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.