Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 28 | 22 | 37 | 121 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 122 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks squeaked past the Rockets 122-121. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.