Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 112 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 29 | 19 | 24 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Hornets took care of the Mavericks 112-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Shots just aren't falling for the Hornets lately; the Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.