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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.