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Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
105
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 27 25 37 16 105
Dallas MavericksMavs 33 19 20 30 102

After Action Report

In Dallas, the Hawks squeaked past the Mavericks 105-102. The Mavericks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hawks. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 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.