Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
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Dallas MavericksMavs
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 114 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Mavericks 114-106. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.