Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
131
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 21 | 30 | 30 | 112 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 32 | 40 | 28 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Hornets took care of the Mavericks 131-112. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.