Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
116
away
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 116 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 29 | 16 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Hawks edged the Cavaliers 116-109. Hawks' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.