Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 105 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Hornets 116-105. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.