Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
93
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 93 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 23 | 22 | 29 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets edged the Mavericks 101-93. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.