Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 6
Houston RocketsRockets
124
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 124 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets squeaked past the Mavericks 124-121. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.