Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 10 | 125 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 33 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 11 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks squeaked past the Hornets 126-125 in overtime. Mavericks torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.