Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
86
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 86 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 32 | 24 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks outlasted the Hornets 105-86. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.