Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 30 | 34 | 30 | 119 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 31 | 21 | 24 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Hornets 119-100. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. 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. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.