Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
124
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 10 | 121 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 13 | 124 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets survived the Mavericks 124-121 in overtime. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.