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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
away
Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
98
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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.