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Wed Nov 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
away
Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 34 24 28 28 114
New Orleans HornetsHornets 34 28 32 25 119

After Action Report

The Hornets shocked the Mavericks 119-114. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. An upset for the books.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.