Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 31 | 17 | 29 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Rockets 109-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.