Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 101 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 32 | 26 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks outlasted the Hornets 112-101. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hornets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Hornets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
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.