Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
83
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 39 | 19 | 35 | 119 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 17 | 20 | 19 | 27 | 83 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Mavericks 119-83. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Mavericks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.