Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 116 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Mavericks 116-110. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets steamroller is in full effect right now. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.