Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
128
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 38 | 31 | 29 | 128 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 22 | 27 | 38 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Rockets 128-121. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.