Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 27 | 33 | 21 | 100 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 27 | 31 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks squeaked past the Rockets 102-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.