Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Dallas MavericksMavs
124
away
Houston RocketsRockets
123
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 36 | 29 | 22 | 13 | 124 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 12 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Rockets 124-123 in overtime. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.