Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
85
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 12 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 85 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 21 | 25 | 30 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Rockets 104-85. Every possession went the Mavericks way. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.