Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 25 | 29 | 16 | 96 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 31 | 24 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks rolled past the Hornets 116-96. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.