Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 20 | 38 | 32 | 29 | 119 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 9 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Hawks demolished the Cavaliers 119-95. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hawks' stars took over and bent the game to their will; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hawks. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.