Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
80
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 9 | 30 | 15 | 80 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks rolled past the Hornets 119-80. Mavericks torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.