Wed Nov 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
131
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 34 | 21 | 29 | 113 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 37 | 38 | 30 | 26 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Hornets downed the Mavericks 131-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.