Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
92
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 92 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Mavericks 96-92. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.