Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 99 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 25 | 28 | 34 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks handled the Hornets 117-99. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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.