Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 119 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 30 | 30 | 39 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Mavericks 123-119. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.