Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 32 | 26 | 28 | 116 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Hornets squeaked past the Mavericks 116-111. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.