Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
99
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Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
86
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 22 | 30 | 24 | 23 | 99 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 86 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hawks pulled away from the Cavaliers 99-86. The breakneck pace played right into Hawks' hands. Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Hawks. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.