Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
141
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 18 | 19 | 27 | 33 | 97 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 42 | 32 | 36 | 31 | 141 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 141-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hawks cashed in. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Cavaliers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.