Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 102 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 16 | 24 | 19 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Hawks outlasted the Cavaliers 102-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.