Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
87
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 17 | 27 | 19 | 24 | 87 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers pulled away from the Hawks 104-87. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; shots just aren't falling for the Hawks lately. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.