Mavs @ Rockets Game Five (series over)
All things considered, Dallas couldn't handle Dwight Howard in Game Five:
Howard: 18 points, 19 rebounds, 4 blocks, 4 stills, 4 turnovers
Chandler: 11 points, 6 rebounds, 1 turnover
The Rockets missed free throws and turnovers kept the game close as it was.
Rockets defense was much improved over previous games holding Dallas to 18-48 FG = 37.5% shooting. Mavs were 1-13 behind the arc = 7.7% shooting.
Hard to believe Rockets had halftime lead (56-50) despite 15 turnovers and 17 unintentional fouls.
Oh the difference between Games 4 and 5:
Game 4: Mavericks out rebound Houston 52-38, had 20-4 advantage in 2nd chance points.
Game 5: Houston 16-9 rebounds and 10-0 2nd chance points.
Gave 5 was only game where turnovers were truly a problem for the Rockets.
Rick Carlisle: "They're legit. They have a great chance at the whole thing."
According to one Dallas media member: "The Mavericks were just beaten in five games by a one dimensional team." Referencing the Mark Cuban interview with Grantland before the series started.
Guess Mavericks fans will wait to wear theses shirts next post-season:
Rockets moving on for the second time in 18 years:
