Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Atlanta HawksHawks
138
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 98 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 45 | 28 | 41 | 138 |
After Action Report
The Hawks ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 138-98. Hawks torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; the Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.