Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 18 | 32 | 37 | 116 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 25 | 33 | 20 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Hawks outlasted the Cavaliers 116-107. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hawks cashed in. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Hawks; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.