Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
80
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 30 | 28 | 33 | 112 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 80 |
After Action Report
The Hornets ran roughshod over the Mavericks 112-80. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; the Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.