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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Dallas MavericksMavs
132
away
Houston RocketsRockets
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 37 | 34 | 27 | 34 | 132 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 24 | 32 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks handled the Rockets 132-116. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.