Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 19 | 26 | 26 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 36 | 21 | 21 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Hawks snuck past the Cavaliers 98-97. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.