Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
81
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 40 | 31 | 21 | 34 | 126 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 15 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 81 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers rolled past the Hawks 126-81. The Cavaliers' lockdown unit choked off Hawks' offense. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.