Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 25 | 45 | 24 | 121 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 22 | 17 | 36 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks handled the Hornets 121-103. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Mavericks' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone.
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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.