Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 42 | 24 | 26 | 31 | 123 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 35 | 31 | 28 | 21 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks held off the Hornets 123-115. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.