Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
136
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 136 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 34 | 19 | 15 | 22 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the Hawks 136-90. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.