Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 17 | 17 | 33 | 30 | 97 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 18 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Rockets 98-97. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.