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Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
129
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 40 23 30 36 129
Dallas MavericksMavs 39 30 23 26 118

After Action Report

The Rockets handled the Mavericks 129-118. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.