Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
85
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 17 | 23 | 27 | 18 | 85 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets ran roughshod over the Mavericks 105-85. Ugly basketball, but the Hornets did just enough. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Mavericks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.