Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
88
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 39 | 27 | 34 | 24 | 124 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 88 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Hawks buried the Cavaliers 124-88. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; the Hawks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.