Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Mavericks fended off the Rockets 119-112. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Rockets. Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.