Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
134
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 31 | 34 | 28 | 125 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 134 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks held off the Rockets 134-125. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.