Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
107
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 110 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Mavericks 110-107. Rockets torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.