Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
146
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 36 | 22 | 22 | 41 | 121 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 41 | 29 | 33 | 43 | 146 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Hawks 146-121. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Hawks. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.