Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 33 | 24 | 30 | 118 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 30 | 22 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Hornets outlasted the Mavericks 118-101. Hornets torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.