Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
84
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 18 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 84 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 19 | 21 | 30 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Hawks pulled away from the Cavaliers 96-84. The Hawks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hawks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.