Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
136
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
132
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 11 | 136 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 7 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Rockets survived the Mavericks 136-132 in overtime. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.