Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 27 | 33 | 30 | 124 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Hornets fended off the Mavericks 124-117. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.