Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
135
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
114
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 39 | 27 | 40 | 29 | 135 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 25 | 30 | 34 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks ran roughshod over the Hawks 135-114. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.