Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 31 | 26 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Mavericks 116-106. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.