Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 29 | 36 | 26 | 119 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 20 | 23 | 28 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Hawks blew the doors off the Cavaliers 119-93. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hawks pushed the pace until the other side broke; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.