Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 30 | 32 | 25 | 114 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 34 | 27 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Rockets 118-114. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.