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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
away
Chemistry Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
126
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 30 27 28 34 119
New Orleans HornetsHornets 27 39 25 35 126

After Action Report

In New Orleans, the Hornets edged the Mavericks 126-119. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.