Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 21 | 16 | 27 | 29 | 93 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks downed the Hawks 105-93. The Hawks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Mavericks. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. 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.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.