Oh wait....

Never mind that last 4 minute effort by the Mavs in the 4th quarter, they still lost. Close but not good enough. Where was that effort the whole 4th quarter? Even the announcers said if they played like they did in the 3rd quarter, this game could be theirs.

This game though, I think I can honestly just say they got out played. They could have driven but when you have one guy that is shooting 50% for his FGP and almost every other scorer 30% or worse, you don't win 7 game series nor do you advance in the playoffs with such crappy stats.

The Hornets are young, they played with more heart, motivation and wanted to advance more than the Mavericks. That's the end of this seasons story.