Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
New Orleans HornetsHornets
100
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 22 | 27 | 22 | 100 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 34 | 34 | 25 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks pulled away from the Hornets 119-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.