Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Houston RocketsRockets
87
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
140
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 13 | 24 | 24 | 87 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 44 | 30 | 30 | 36 | 140 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Rockets 140-87. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.