Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New Orleans HornetsHornets
130
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 38 | 32 | 25 | 35 | 130 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 21 | 33 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Hornets pulled away from the Mavericks 130-112. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.