Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 31 | 20 | 20 | 95 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 24 | 19 | 31 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Mavericks 99-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.