Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 26 | 35 | 22 | 118 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 30 | 18 | 32 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Mavericks 118-115. Rockets' offense had its way with the Mavericks. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.