Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 108 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Mavericks 108-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.