Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 105 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 30 | 25 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets handled the Mavericks 116-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.