Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 23 | 23 | 25 | 34 | 105 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 22 | 27 | 22 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Hawks held off the Cavaliers 105-97. Hawks torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. The Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Hawks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.