Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 24 | 32 | 29 | 111 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks held off the Hornets 118-111. Every possession went the Mavericks way. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.