Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 39 | 27 | 23 | 117 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 22 | 28 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Mavericks 117-116. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.