Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
81
away
Chemistry
Cold
Atlanta HawksHawks
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 81 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 16 | 33 | 42 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Hawks rolled past the Cavaliers 123-81. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hawks cashed in. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.