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.