Hornets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
131
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 29 | 32 | 38 | 131 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 37 | 20 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Hornets downed the Mavericks 131-118. Hornets' offense had its way with the Mavericks. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hornets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.