Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 17 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 89 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Mavericks 112-89. Every possession went the Rockets way. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.