Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
91
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 18 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 91 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Hornets ran roughshod over the Mavericks 120-91. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.