Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 34 | 33 | 25 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 39 | 24 | 31 | 10 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Mavericks outlasted the Rockets 118-104. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell. Whispers of a Rockets locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.