Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 32 | 27 | 24 | 111 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 124 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets handled the Mavericks 124-111. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.