Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
106
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 99 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 15 | 30 | 26 | 35 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks held off the Cavaliers 106-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hawks; Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.