Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
94
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
86
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 26 | 20 | 27 | 94 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks fended off the Rockets 94-86. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. The Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.