Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
85
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 15 | 25 | 24 | 85 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 26 | 16 | 33 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Rockets 100-85. Mavericks torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.