Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 37 | 33 | 26 | 23 | 119 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 30 | 37 | 36 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers downed the Hawks 129-119. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; shots just aren't falling for the Hawks lately. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.