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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
away
Chemistry Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
84
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 29 32 27 25 113
New Orleans HornetsHornets 16 25 22 21 84

After Action Report

The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Hornets 113-84. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. Mavericks' outside barrage was a constant threat; Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.