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Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
93
away
Chemistry Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 20 22 29 22 93
Dallas MavericksMavs 33 26 25 28 112

After Action Report

The Mavericks outlasted the Hornets 112-93. 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 locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

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.