Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 30 | 19 | 28 | 97 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 18 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks held off the Hornets 97-91. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.