Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Houston RocketsRockets
108
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 108 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 127 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks handled the Rockets 127-108. Mavericks torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
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.