Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
95
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 20 | 31 | 22 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks handled the Rockets 111-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.