Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 28 | 27 | 20 | 97 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 31 | 32 | 19 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks fended off the Rockets 106-97. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.