Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 35 | 25 | 34 | 31 | 125 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 29 | 27 | 39 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers squeaked past the Hawks 128-125. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.