Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 20 | 30 | 34 | 105 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 23 | 30 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Hornets 105-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.