Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
81
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 17 | 43 | 18 | 17 | 95 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 25 | 14 | 18 | 81 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Hawks took care of the Mavericks 95-81. The Hawks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.