Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 18 | 28 | 37 | 26 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 28 | 29 | 21 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Mavericks squeaked past the Rockets 109-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.