Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
115
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 15 | 34 | 27 | 103 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 20 | 29 | 31 | 35 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks pulled away from the Mavericks 115-103. Hawks' scorers couldn't be contained. Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Mavericks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.