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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
away
Houston RocketsRockets
123
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 29 | 33 | 24 | 110 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Mavericks 123-110. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
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.