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Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 29 26 31 30 116
Dallas MavericksMavs 21 31 36 24 112

After Action Report

In Dallas, the Hornets snuck past the Mavericks 116-112. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.