Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 31 | 33 | 18 | 104 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 32 | 38 | 30 | 132 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets blew the doors off the Mavericks 132-104. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.