Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
86
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 22 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 106 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 19 | 21 | 31 | 15 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Mavericks blew the doors off the Hawks 106-86. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks came in with something to prove after a loss; Mavericks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.