Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 115 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 34 | 28 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Hawks 117-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.