Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 24 | 27 | 33 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 33 | 35 | 22 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Rockets 119-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.