Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 31 | 21 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Hawks survived the Cavaliers 98-96. The Hawks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Hawks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.