Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 27 | 34 | 21 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 31 | 23 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Mavericks handled the Hornets 111-101. Every possession went the Mavericks way. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.