Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 118 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 19 | 33 | 27 | 20 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Mavericks 118-99. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks are in a full-on tailspin. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.