Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 32 | 33 | 25 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 16 | 14 | 33 | 35 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Mavericks outlasted the Rockets 114-98. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.