Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 37 | 25 | 21 | 31 | 114 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 26 | 38 | 22 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Hornets snuck past the Mavericks 114-113. Hornets torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.