Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 113 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 40 | 29 | 35 | 131 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers downed the Hawks 131-113. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.