Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 35 | 25 | 24 | 115 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 35 | 22 | 35 | 25 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Hawks 117-115. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Mavericks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Mavericks pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.