Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
87
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 96 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 19 | 20 | 21 | 27 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Hornets edged the Mavericks 96-87. Every possession went the Hornets way. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Mavericks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.