Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 20 | 27 | 23 | 97 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 39 | 30 | 26 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks ran roughshod over the Hornets 125-97. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; Hornets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.