Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
86
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Dallas MavericksMavs
132
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 16 | 12 | 22 | 36 | 86 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 22 | 36 | 38 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Hornets 132-86. Mavericks torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.