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Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
home
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.