Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
away
Chemistry
Elite
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 35 | 26 | 20 | 104 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks took care of the Hornets 117-104. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks couldn't shake the cold spell; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.