Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
105
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Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 105 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 29 | 27 | 19 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Hawks held off the Cavaliers 105-97. Every possession went the Hawks way. The Hawks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.