Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
122
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
144
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 39 | 20 | 32 | 31 | 122 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 25 | 39 | 47 | 144 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks buried the Hornets 144-122. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; shots just aren't falling for the Hornets lately. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.