Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
129
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 124 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 37 | 27 | 32 | 33 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Mavericks 129-124. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.