Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 108 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Mavericks took care of the Hawks 108-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Mavericks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Whispers of a Hawks locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.