Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 31 | 23 | 19 | 101 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Mavericks 101-94. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.