Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
134
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 38 | 29 | 33 | 134 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 35 | 33 | 27 | 31 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Hawks 134-126. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.