Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 20 | 27 | 12 | 26 | 85 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 36 | 27 | 32 | 25 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks blew the doors off the Mavericks 120-85. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hawks. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.