Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 113 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 32 | 25 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Mavericks 113-111. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks steamroller is in full effect right now. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.