Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
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Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
126
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 104 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 28 | 33 | 35 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Rockets blew the doors off the Mavericks 126-104. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.