Timberwolves (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 105 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 25 | 19 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Mavericks 105-102. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.