Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 25 | 19 | 28 | 106 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 24 | 31 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Mavericks 106-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Rockets' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.