Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 33 | 28 | 33 | 118 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 35 | 25 | 24 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Rockets survived the Mavericks 118-114. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.