Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 23 | 41 | 29 | 123 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Rockets 123-121. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.