Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 98 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks buried the Rockets 127-98. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.