Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 111 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 25 | 27 | 33 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers stunned the Hawks 114-111. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.