Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
144
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
143
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 38 | 36 | 37 | 33 | 144 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 38 | 43 | 30 | 32 | 143 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Hornets squeaked past the Mavericks 144-143. Hornets torched the Mavericks on the offensive end. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Hornets' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.