Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
138
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
135
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 26 | 24 | 32 | 13 | 14 | 138 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 27 | 24 | 30 | 13 | 11 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Mavericks 138-135 in double overtime. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.