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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
away
Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
117
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 25 23 27 28 103
New Orleans HornetsHornets 31 32 30 24 117

After Action Report

The Hornets outlasted the Mavericks 117-103. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.