Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 37 | 28 | 27 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 30 | 25 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Rockets 118-102. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.