Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
93
away
Chemistry
Cold
Atlanta HawksHawks
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 15 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 93 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Hawks took care of the Mavericks 112-93. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Mavericks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.