Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 30 | 23 | 32 | 120 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 34 | 27 | 31 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Mavericks 124-120. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.