Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 32 | 25 | 35 | 28 | 120 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 35 | 27 | 22 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Mavericks held off the Hawks 120-114. The breakneck pace played right into Mavericks' hands. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · 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.