Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 105 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 30 | 23 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Hornets held off the Mavericks 112-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.