Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 113 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 24 | 36 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Rockets 114-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.