Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
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Houston RocketsRockets
91
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 99 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 14 | 34 | 27 | 16 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks held off the Rockets 99-91. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.