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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.