Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 34 | 26 | 26 | 114 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 28 | 31 | 16 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks pulled away from the Hornets 114-104. Every possession went the Mavericks way. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.