Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
136
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 44 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 136 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 18 | 31 | 22 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Mavericks 136-96. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.