Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
72
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 29 | 20 | 36 | 119 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 13 | 14 | 26 | 19 | 72 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Mavericks 119-72. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
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.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.