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Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
84
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 31 34 28 23 116
Dallas MavericksMavs 23 18 21 22 84

After Action Report

In Dallas, the Hornets buried the Mavericks 116-84. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Whispers of a Mavericks locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.