Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 26 | 33 | 32 | 26 | 117 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks rolled past the Hawks 117-89. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Mavericks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Hawks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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.