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Wed Nov 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
123
away
Chemistry Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
95
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 33 37 25 28 123
New Orleans HornetsHornets 20 31 23 21 95

After Action Report

In New Orleans, the Mavericks ran roughshod over the Hornets 123-95. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.