Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
110
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 23 | 34 | 26 | 110 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 28 | 12 | 36 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Mavericks 110-107. Rockets torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Rockets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.