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Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
home
Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 28 26 23 29 9 115
Dallas MavericksMavs 35 27 22 22 10 116

After Action Report

The Mavericks survived the Rockets 116-115 in overtime. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.