Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 7
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 120 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 32 | 30 | 21 | 116 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Mavericks snuck past the Hornets 120-116. Mavericks torched the Hornets on the offensive end. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks 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.