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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
121
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
91
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 25 31 32 33 121
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 24 15 25 27 91

After Action Report

The Hawks buried the Cavaliers 121-91. The Hawks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hawks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Hawks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • 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.