Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 109 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Hornets edged the Mavericks 109-102. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.