Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 118 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 28 | 25 | 12 | 98 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks rolled past the Hornets 118-98. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.