Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 24 | 22 | 37 | 105 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 18 | 26 | 17 | 28 | 89 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Hornets pulled away from the Mavericks 105-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.