Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 28 | 30 | 23 | 112 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 30 | 24 | 35 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Mavericks 112-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.