Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 103 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 37 | 23 | 39 | 27 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks buried the Rockets 126-103. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.