Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 28 | 23 | 27 | 31 | 12 | 121 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 9 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks snuck past the Hawks 121-118 in overtime. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Mavericks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Mavericks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.