Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 120 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 39 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Mavericks 120-118. The breakneck pace played right into Hornets' hands. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.