Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 19 | 30 | 26 | 102 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 39 | 26 | 25 | 32 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks blew the doors off the Rockets 122-102. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.