Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
141
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
134
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 30 | 32 | 43 | 141 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 43 | 29 | 43 | 134 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks held off the Hornets 141-134. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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.