Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
88
away
Chemistry
Cold
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 14 | 38 | 11 | 88 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 22 | 20 | 36 | 19 | 97 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets outlasted the Mavericks 97-88. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hornets. Mavericks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.