Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 98 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 24 | 20 | 31 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks held off the Hawks 107-98. Every possession went the Mavericks way. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed.
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.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.