Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 26 | 18 | 21 | 88 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 28 | 16 | 41 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Rockets blew the doors off the Mavericks 119-88. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · 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.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.