Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 28 | 16 | 25 | 98 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Rockets 109-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.