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Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
108
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 33 30 25 23 111
Houston RocketsRockets 36 31 24 17 108

After Action Report

The Mavericks survived the Rockets 111-108. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.