Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
135
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 34 | 37 | 36 | 135 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 33 | 30 | 26 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Hornets pulled away from the Mavericks 135-121. Hornets' offense had its way with the Mavericks. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.