Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 14 | 29 | 31 | 107 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks downed the Rockets 107-93. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.