Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 6
Dallas MavericksMavs
123
away
Houston RocketsRockets
132
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 29 | 35 | 35 | 123 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 36 | 27 | 35 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Mavericks 132-123. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
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.