Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
91
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
82
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 19 | 31 | 16 | 91 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 22 | 20 | 12 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Hawks edged the Cavaliers 91-82. Ugly basketball, but the Hawks did just enough. The Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.