Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 95 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 32 | 24 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets ran roughshod over the Mavericks 115-95. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.