Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
133
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 39 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 133 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 39 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Hawks 133-120. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Hawks. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.