Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
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Houston RocketsRockets
94
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 23 | 23 | 32 | 102 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 20 | 17 | 25 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Rockets 102-94. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.