Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
85
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 29 | 19 | 28 | 104 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 12 | 24 | 30 | 85 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Mavericks took care of the Hornets 104-85. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.