Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 14 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 88 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks outlasted the Hawks 99-88. The Mavericks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Mavericks' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hawks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.