Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
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Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
98
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 29 | 23 | 31 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks upended the Rockets 116-98. Mavericks' starting five clicked while the Rockets looked disjointed. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.