Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
109
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 25 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 89 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 19 | 31 | 34 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks demolished the Hornets 109-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.