Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
117
away
Chemistry
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 117 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 14 | 27 | 29 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Hawks handled the Cavaliers 117-101. Hawks' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hawks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.