Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 39 | 30 | 28 | 120 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 37 | 24 | 29 | 35 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Rockets 125-120. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.