Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 18 | 21 | 26 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 36 | 36 | 24 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers rolled past the Hawks 131-96. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.