Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 24 | 36 | 35 | 125 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 33 | 29 | 35 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks survived the Rockets 127-125. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.