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Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 33 25 16 29 103
Dallas MavericksMavs 21 22 27 29 99

After Action Report

The Hornets survived the Mavericks 103-99. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • 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.