Fri Oct 29, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Atlanta HawksHawks
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 24 | 40 | 28 | 123 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 27 | 22 | 20 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Hawks blew the doors off the Cavaliers 123-95. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; Hawks' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.