Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 16 | 33 | 36 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Mavericks 118-113. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.