Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
128
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 30 | 21 | 30 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 29 | 39 | 33 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets ran roughshod over the Mavericks 128-106. Rockets' offense had its way with the Mavericks. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.