Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 33 | 22 | 25 | 109 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 27 | 30 | 24 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Rockets 111-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.