SuperSonics are the champions!
  1. Lobby
  2. Draft
  3. Preseason
  4. Season
  5. Playoffs
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.