Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 39 | 30 | 16 | 35 | 120 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Mavericks 120-101. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Mavericks are in a full-on tailspin. Whispers of a Mavericks locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.