Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
153
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
149
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 23 | 36 | 33 | 14 | 17 | 153 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 38 | 25 | 25 | 34 | 14 | 13 | 149 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hawks squeaked past the Mavericks 153-149 in double overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Hawks' hands. The Hawks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.