Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Dallas MavericksMavs
89
away
Houston RocketsRockets
105
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 89 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 33 | 23 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Mavericks 105-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.