Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 102 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 21 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks survived the Hawks 103-102. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.