Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
away
Chemistry
Cold
Atlanta HawksHawks
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 108 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 45 | 30 | 32 | 21 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Hawks ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 128-108. Hawks torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; fresh off a statement win, the Hawks stayed locked in. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.