Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 28 | 23 | 20 | 97 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Hawks 100-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hawks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Style points be damned.
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.
- Hawks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.