Fri Oct 29, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Atlanta HawksHawks
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 33 | 21 | 17 | 28 | 99 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 36 | 13 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers snuck past the Hawks 103-99. The Hawks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.