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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
away
Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 15 31 38 24 108
New Orleans HornetsHornets 34 31 21 31 117

After Action Report

In New Orleans, the Hornets outlasted the Mavericks 117-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks. The Mavericks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Mavericks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.