Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 124 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 24 | 21 | 32 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Mavericks 124-106. Rockets' offense had its way with the Mavericks. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the Mavericks lately. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.