Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 105 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks upended the Rockets 106-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.