Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 18 | 18 | 28 | 23 | 87 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Mavericks 87-85. The Hornets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Hornets' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.