Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 21 | 27 | 30 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 26 | 34 | 33 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets ran roughshod over the Mavericks 125-99. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.