Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 35 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 106 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers handled the Hawks 120-106. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.