Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 29 | 19 | 29 | 106 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 26 | 32 | 38 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Hornets 117-106. Every possession went the Mavericks way. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hornets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.