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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
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Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
99
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Dallas MavericksMavs 33 31 33 30 127
New Orleans HornetsHornets 27 13 22 37 99

After Action Report

The Mavericks demolished the Hornets 127-99. Mavericks torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.