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Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
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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.