Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 2
New Orleans HornetsHornets
119
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 29 | 27 | 36 | 119 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 29 | 15 | 26 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Hornets buried the Mavericks 119-96. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
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.