Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 29 | 29 | 34 | 116 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 32 | 20 | 33 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks snuck past the Hornets 118-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. Shots just aren't falling for the Mavericks lately; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.