Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 102 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 19 | 21 | 26 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Hornets fended off the Mavericks 102-94. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · 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.