Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 29 | 22 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets edged the Mavericks 109-103. Every possession went the Rockets way. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.