Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 30 | 22 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks edged the Rockets 114-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.