Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 32 | 35 | 23 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 32 | 41 | 22 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Mavericks 125-115. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
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.