Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 21 | 17 | 29 | 89 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 28 | 25 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks buried the Hornets 116-89. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Hornets. The Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.