Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Atlanta HawksHawks
123
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 24 | 38 | 33 | 123 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 31 | 19 | 35 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Hawks outlasted the Cavaliers 123-114. The Hawks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hawks' outside barrage was a constant threat; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.