Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 115 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 36 | 27 | 24 | 32 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks survived the Hawks 119-115. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Mavericks; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.