Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
138
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 125 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 39 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 138 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks pulled away from the Rockets 138-125. Mavericks torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Mavericks 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.