Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
78
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Dallas MavericksMavs
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 10 | 20 | 30 | 18 | 78 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 37 | 38 | 17 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks demolished the Hornets 114-78. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.