Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 29 | 36 | 33 | 125 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 19 | 33 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Mavericks 125-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. 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.