Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 32 | 22 | 23 | 99 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 24 | 28 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks handled the Rockets 116-99. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.