Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New Orleans HornetsHornets
83
away
Dallas MavericksMavs
84
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 24 | 22 | 14 | 83 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 24 | 22 | 16 | 84 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks survived the Hornets 84-83. Ugly basketball, but the Mavericks did just enough. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.