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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
128
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 25 29 38 36 128
New Orleans HornetsHornets 37 31 33 22 123

After Action Report

In New Orleans, the Mavericks squeaked past the Hornets 128-123. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.