Wed Nov 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
141
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 25 | 31 | 24 | 114 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 38 | 34 | 31 | 38 | 141 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets ran roughshod over the Mavericks 141-114. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hornets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.