Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Dallas MavericksMavs
126
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 34 | 20 | 26 | 13 | 126 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 8 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks squeaked past the Hornets 126-121 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Mavericks cashed in. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.