Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
89
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 89 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 38 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Mavericks 129-89. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.