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Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
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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.