Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 122 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Mavericks survived the Rockets 122-118. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Rockets. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.