Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 26 | 32 | 27 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks fended off the Hornets 111-103. Every possession went the Mavericks way. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.