Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 37 | 17 | 23 | 104 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 30 | 28 | 33 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers stunned the Hawks 121-104. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.