Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 87 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Hawks buried the Cavaliers 124-87. The Hawks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Hawks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Hawks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.