Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 107 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 19 | 29 | 33 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Rockets 107-102. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.