Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
115
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 30 | 37 | 17 | 115 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 30 | 27 | 35 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Hawks 120-115. Lineup balance gave the Cavaliers a clear synergy edge. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Hawks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.