Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 37 | 27 | 26 | 14 | 9 | 113 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 32 | 22 | 29 | 12 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks squeaked past the Hornets 116-113 in overtime. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.