Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
127
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 16 | 132 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 19 | 29 | 32 | 11 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Hawks snuck past the Mavericks 132-127 in overtime. The Mavericks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hawks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.