Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 30 | 23 | 24 | 103 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 28 | 27 | 20 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Mavericks 103-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Mavericks' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.