Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 22 | 34 | 33 | 114 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 17 | 23 | 31 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Hawks downed the Mavericks 114-95. The breakneck pace played right into Hawks' hands. Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Hawks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.