Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 32 | 27 | 36 | 121 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Hornets ran roughshod over the Mavericks 121-101. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.