Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
90
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 90 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 24 | 39 | 31 | 123 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets rolled past the Mavericks 123-90. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.