Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 20 | 28 | 31 | 104 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 37 | 17 | 19 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Rockets 104-102. Ugly basketball, but the Mavericks did just enough. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.