Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 111 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 29 | 32 | 24 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Mavericks 111-109. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat; Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.