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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
away
Chemistry Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
91
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 29 29 24 23 105
New Orleans HornetsHornets 28 24 19 20 91

After Action Report

The Mavericks downed the Hornets 105-91. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.