Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 21 | 18 | 30 | 94 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 24 | 33 | 28 | 17 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Hawks 102-94. Mavericks' stops on the defensive end set the tone. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Mavericks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.