Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
85
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 17 | 37 | 39 | 30 | 123 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 19 | 27 | 20 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks buried the Hornets 123-85. Mavericks' offense had its way with the Hornets. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.