Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 103 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Hornets 103-100. The Hornets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.