Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 24 | 26 | 31 | 114 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Mavericks 114-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.