Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 25 | 27 | 29 | 21 | 102 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 34 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hawks outlasted the Mavericks 119-102. The tempo dragged the Mavericks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hawks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Mavericks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Mavericks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.