Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
133
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
91
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 38 | 37 | 31 | 133 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 23 | 19 | 29 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Mavericks blew the doors off the Rockets 133-91. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Rockets are in a full-on tailspin; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.