Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 111 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 29 | 38 | 30 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks pulled away from the Rockets 127-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.