Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
76
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 17 | 25 | 13 | 21 | 76 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 23 | 31 | 31 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks blew the doors off the Hornets 109-76. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; 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. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
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.