Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 13 | 34 | 23 | 34 | 104 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 20 | 31 | 26 | 97 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Mavericks edged the Hornets 104-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hornets' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.