Thu Oct 14, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 22 | 32 | 27 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 28 | 31 | 19 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Mavericks 103-101. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.