Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 25 | 29 | 21 | 100 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 25 | 33 | 34 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks downed the Hornets 119-100. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.