Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 118 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 29 | 37 | 26 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks snuck past the Hornets 121-118. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.