Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Houston RocketsRockets
106
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 27 | 25 | 31 | 106 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Rockets snuck past the Mavericks 106-102. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.