Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 25 | 30 | 39 | 130 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 35 | 28 | 27 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks edged the Rockets 130-121. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.