Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 101 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 14 | 36 | 32 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Mavericks 109-101. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.