Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Dallas MavericksMavs
125
away
Houston RocketsRockets
130
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 37 | 28 | 27 | 33 | 125 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 33 | 28 | 35 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Mavericks 130-125. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.