Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
107
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 116 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 31 | 26 | 24 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Mavericks 116-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.