Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 112 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 36 | 25 | 24 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks edged the Hawks 121-112. Mavericks torched the Hawks on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; Mavericks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.