Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
115
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 23 | 35 | 29 | 121 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 23 | 26 | 32 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Mavericks held off the Rockets 121-115. Mavericks torched the Rockets on the offensive end. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.