Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 16 | 30 | 40 | 34 | 120 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 25 | 29 | 18 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Hornets rolled past the Mavericks 120-97. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.