Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Dallas MavericksMavs
124
away
Houston RocketsRockets
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 27 | 38 | 30 | 124 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 40 | 21 | 26 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Mavericks fended off the Rockets 124-115. Mavericks torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.