Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 12 | 32 | 36 | 109 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 19 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Hawks 109-94. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.