Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 22 | 32 | 33 | 19 | 106 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Hawks survived the Cavaliers 106-103. Every possession went the Hawks way. The Hawks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.