Coming off a tough win, and fresh off the west coast with a few days rest, the Mavs took the floor Friday night against a Dwight Howard-less Rockets team still trying to find an identity, and a suitable coach. The Mavs too, like the Rockets, came into the game still in search of their own identity. Coming into the season, The Mavs were on all the “major sports buffs” list of worst teams in the NBA. On the flip-side, the Rockets entered the season as a contender and a favorite by some, albeit dumb, “experts” to compete with the Warriors in the West.
The Difference: Mavs 96 Rockets 100
