Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 108 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 28 | 39 | 31 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks handled the Rockets 127-108. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.