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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
away
Chemistry Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
110
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 27 36 27 37 127
New Orleans HornetsHornets 31 31 29 19 110

After Action Report

The Mavericks handled the Hornets 127-110. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • 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.