Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 24 | 20 | 28 | 102 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 27 | 29 | 21 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks squeaked past the Hornets 105-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.