Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 36 | 30 | 36 | 121 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 19 | 25 | 21 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Mavericks 121-85. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.