Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
131
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 30 | 26 | 40 | 131 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 21 | 35 | 35 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks fended off the Rockets 131-123. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.