Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 98 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks took care of the Rockets 109-98. Every possession went the Mavericks way. Shots just aren't falling for the Mavericks lately; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.