Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 23 | 23 | 34 | 28 | 108 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 31 | 24 | 38 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers took care of the Hawks 123-108. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.