Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 32 | 21 | 35 | 114 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 36 | 31 | 22 | 122 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers fended off the Hawks 122-114. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.