Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
137
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 37 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 137 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 34 | 26 | 31 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks rolled past the Hornets 137-115. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.