Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Dallas MavericksMavs
89
away
Houston RocketsRockets
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 89 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 25 | 29 | 36 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets rolled past the Mavericks 119-89. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.