Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 32 | 25 | 14 | 100 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 17 | 22 | 31 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Hawks survived the Cavaliers 100-99. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hawks. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hawks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.