Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
140
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 33 | 25 | 32 | 114 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 35 | 37 | 36 | 140 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers demolished the Hawks 140-114. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.