Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 34 | 20 | 31 | 111 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 14 | 24 | 36 | 30 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Hornets held off the Mavericks 111-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; shots just aren't falling for the Mavericks lately. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.