Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
87
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Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
130
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 19 | 25 | 18 | 87 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 34 | 30 | 36 | 30 | 130 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks ran roughshod over the Mavericks 130-87. Hawks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; the Hawks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.