Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 106 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 32 | 37 | 30 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Hornets 128-106. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.