Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 30 | 35 | 34 | 124 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Mavericks 124-123. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.