Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Dallas MavericksMavs
126
away
Houston RocketsRockets
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 126 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks pulled away from the Rockets 126-112. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
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).