Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
132
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 38 | 36 | 30 | 28 | 132 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 27 | 34 | 31 | 124 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Mavericks edged the Hornets 132-124. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.