Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
103
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 30 | 22 | 27 | 103 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 40 | 24 | 31 | 35 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks demolished the Rockets 130-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.