Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
92
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 24 | 21 | 28 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Rockets 96-92. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.