Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 6
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 28 | 37 | 28 | 117 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 31 | 33 | 23 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Mavericks 117-112. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.