Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
78
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
145
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 12 | 15 | 28 | 23 | 78 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 38 | 36 | 34 | 37 | 145 |
After Action Report
The Hornets demolished the Mavericks 145-78. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hornets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.