Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 114 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 29 | 27 | 33 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Mavericks 114-113. Hornets' offense had its way with the Mavericks. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.