Rockets vs Mavericks: A Tale of Two Halves
The first half of the Rockets vs Mavericks game was dominated by the Mavericks, who jumped out to a 15-point lead at one point. The Rockets looked lifeless on offense and could not stop the Mavericks from getting easy shots.
However, the second half was a different story. The Rockets came out with more energy and intensity and quickly cut the Mavericks' lead to single digits. The Rockets then went on a run and took the lead with just a few minutes remaining.
The Mavericks fought back, and the game went into overtime. In overtime, the Rockets were able to pull away and win the game by a score of 114-109.
The Rockets were led by James Harden, who had 35 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists. Chris Paul also played well, adding 24 points and 8 assists.
The Mavericks were led by Luka Dončić, who had 32 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists. Kristaps Porzingis also played well, adding 25 points and 10 rebounds.
The Rockets' win was a big one, as it snapped a three-game losing streak. The Rockets are now 12-9 on the season and are in fifth place in the Western Conference.
The Mavericks are now 11-10 on the season and are in seventh place in the Western Conference.
The Rockets and Mavericks will play again on March 19th in Dallas.
The Rockets will be looking to avenge their loss from earlier in the season, while the Mavericks will be looking to extend their winning streak to three games.
This is sure to be a close and exciting game, so don't miss it!