Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 101 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 31 | 30 | 35 | 25 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks ran roughshod over the Hawks 121-101. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Mavericks; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.