Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 120 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 29 | 26 | 36 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Mavericks survived the Hawks 120-119. Mavericks torched the Hawks on the offensive end. Mavericks' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.