Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 113 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 34 | 22 | 21 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Rockets pulled away from the Mavericks 113-102. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.