Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 22 | 31 | 36 | 9 | 127 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 33 | 23 | 29 | 7 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Mavericks 127-125 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.