Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
76
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 30 | 33 | 23 | 121 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 76 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks buried the Rockets 121-76. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.