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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
away
Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 15 25 32 25 97
New Orleans HornetsHornets 22 21 31 25 99

After Action Report

The Hornets survived the Mavericks 99-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.