Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 29 | 22 | 29 | 102 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 31 | 22 | 28 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Hornets 107-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.