Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
138
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 34 | 29 | 28 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 38 | 37 | 32 | 31 | 138 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers demolished the Hawks 138-117. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.