Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 20 | 21 | 31 | 39 | 111 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers upended the Hawks 122-111. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; second-chance points piled up for the Hawks. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.