Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 27 | 30 | 34 | 123 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 28 | 35 | 33 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Rockets 127-123. Mavericks torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.