Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
66
away
Chemistry
Cold
Atlanta HawksHawks
144
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 11 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 66 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 39 | 39 | 34 | 144 |
After Action Report
The Hawks demolished the Cavaliers 144-66. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hawks cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; the Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.