Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
134
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 22 | 34 | 28 | 111 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 41 | 25 | 37 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks rolled past the Rockets 134-111. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
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.