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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.