Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 27 | 32 | 26 | 113 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 25 | 31 | 28 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Mavericks 113-110. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
