Sat Dec 18, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Dallas MavericksMavs
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 101 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 34 | 35 | 29 | 34 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Dallas, the Mavericks buried the Hawks 132-101. Mavericks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks couldn't shake the cold spell. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.