Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 18 | 25 | 20 | 87 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 30 | 31 | 21 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks blew the doors off the Hornets 109-87. Every possession went the Mavericks way. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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 · 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.