Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 29 | 34 | 31 | 121 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 22 | 38 | 26 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Hornets 121-117. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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.