Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
130
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 37 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 130 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 30 | 21 | 31 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks pulled away from the Rockets 130-112. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.