Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 16 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 96 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 31 | 13 | 21 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Mavericks 97-96. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. Hornets' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; the Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.