Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 31 | 28 | 16 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 16 | 22 | 25 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Rockets 96-94. Ugly basketball, but the Mavericks did just enough. The Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.