Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 28 | 19 | 29 | 106 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 37 | 32 | 33 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks buried the Hornets 126-106. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. 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. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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.