Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
79
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 34 | 27 | 13 | 31 | 105 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 32 | 19 | 8 | 79 |
After Action Report
The Hawks demolished the Cavaliers 105-79. Hawks' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; the Hawks sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.