Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 19 | 23 | 29 | 99 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 28 | 35 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks outlasted the Hornets 118-99. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.