Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 33 | 17 | 19 | 89 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 23 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Hornets 116-89. Every possession went the Mavericks way. The Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Hornets sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.