Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 23 | 35 | 25 | 10 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 31 | 26 | 25 | 8 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Rockets 118-116 in overtime. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Rockets. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks; Mavericks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.