Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Dallas MavericksMavs
98
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
87
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 21 | 30 | 21 | 98 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 14 | 32 | 17 | 24 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks took care of the Hornets 98-87. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.