Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 117 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 121 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets upended the Mavericks 121-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.