Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
132
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 30 | 28 | 33 | 119 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 45 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks downed the Rockets 132-119. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.