Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
152
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
134
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 39 | 29 | 41 | 43 | 152 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 27 | 38 | 38 | 134 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Rockets took care of the Mavericks 152-134. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.