Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 30 | 21 | 21 | 96 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 24 | 26 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Hornets 114-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.