Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Dallas MavericksMavs
130
away
Houston RocketsRockets
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 34 | 29 | 34 | 130 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks took care of the Rockets 130-113. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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).