Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 36 | 26 | 23 | 116 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 17 | 18 | 27 | 28 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Hawks demolished the Cavaliers 116-90. Hawks torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.