Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 101 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks handled the Hornets 113-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.