Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Dallas MavericksMavs
107
away
Houston RocketsRockets
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 37 | 24 | 21 | 107 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 24 | 27 | 35 | 109 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets snuck past the Mavericks 109-107. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.