Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 112 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Mavericks fended off the Hawks 112-104. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.
