Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
91
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 104 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 15 | 33 | 29 | 14 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Hawks outlasted the Cavaliers 104-91. Hawks' positional fit overwhelmed the Cavaliers rotation. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers are in a full-on tailspin. Whispers of a Cavaliers locker-room rift aren't helping. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.