Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
94
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 29 | 21 | 24 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks held off the Rockets 103-94. The better team simply showed up tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.