Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 31 | 34 | 23 | 116 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 14 | 33 | 23 | 41 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Rockets squeaked past the Mavericks 116-111. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.