Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
130
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 37 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 130 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 38 | 40 | 19 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Mavericks 130-129. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.