Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 40 | 22 | 15 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Rockets 109-105. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.