Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
138
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
135
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 24 | 32 | 38 | 8 | 138 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 31 | 40 | 28 | 5 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Mavericks 138-135 in overtime. Hornets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.