Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
125
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Chemistry
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Dallas MavericksMavs
127
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 10 | 125 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 12 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks survived the Rockets 127-125 in overtime. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.