Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
130
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 28 | 28 | 33 | 119 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 130 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks outlasted the Rockets 130-119. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.