Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
102
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 22 | 15 | 32 | 96 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 37 | 24 | 16 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks held off the Mavericks 102-96. The Hawks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hawks bent the defense out of shape from deep; Mavericks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.