Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 107 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets snuck past the Mavericks 111-107. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Mavericks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.