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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
away
Chemistry Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 32 32 21 31 116
New Orleans HornetsHornets 23 26 34 22 105

After Action Report

The Mavericks handled the Hornets 116-105. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks 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.
  • Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.