Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 27 | 41 | 28 | 124 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 16 | 18 | 33 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Hawks rolled past the Cavaliers 124-91. The Hawks' lockdown unit choked off Cavaliers' offense. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; 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. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.