Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 39 | 20 | 37 | 19 | 115 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 33 | 25 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Mavericks 115-112. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.