Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
131
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 24 | 14 | 24 | 89 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 31 | 40 | 33 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks rolled past the Hornets 131-89. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.