Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 31 | 25 | 22 | 112 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 27 | 31 | 15 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Hornets handled the Mavericks 112-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hornets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.