Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 26 | 38 | 22 | 109 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 23 | 34 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Mavericks 109-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. Whispers of a Mavericks locker-room rift aren't helping.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.