Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
133
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 34 | 28 | 33 | 123 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 32 | 28 | 42 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks took care of the Hornets 133-123. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.