Thu Dec 2, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
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Dallas MavericksMavs
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 23 | 26 | 20 | 97 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 33 | 21 | 16 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Rockets 98-97. Mavericks torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.