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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Atlanta HawksHawks
124
away
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 124 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Hawks blew the doors off the Cavaliers 124-96. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.