Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
75
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 15 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 75 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 19 | 39 | 22 | 19 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Hawks rolled past the Cavaliers 99-75. The Hawks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.