Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 16 | 28 | 29 | 34 | 107 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 18 | 29 | 39 | 23 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks upended the Rockets 109-107. Every possession went the Mavericks way. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.