Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
113
away
Chemistry
Cold
Dallas MavericksMavs
131
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 34 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 113 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 26 | 40 | 30 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks downed the Hawks 131-113. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hawks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.