Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
84
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 22 | 26 | 17 | 84 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks downed the Rockets 98-84. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.