Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 32 | 23 | 37 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 15 | 28 | 30 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Mavericks ran roughshod over the Rockets 118-97. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · 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.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.