Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
134
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Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 42 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 134 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 30 | 23 | 26 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Rockets blew the doors off the Mavericks 134-114. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.