Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
100
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 113 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers pulled away from the Hawks 113-100. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Hawks. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Hawks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- 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.