Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 96 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 32 | 28 | 17 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks handled the Hornets 107-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.