Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 23 | 25 | 23 | 31 | 102 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 32 | 28 | 23 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers fended off the Hawks 111-102. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.
