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Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
79
away
Chemistry Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
125
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 22 17 15 25 79
Dallas MavericksMavs 31 28 33 33 125

After Action Report

The Mavericks blew the doors off the Rockets 125-79. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.