Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
126
away
Atlanta HawksHawks
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 37 | 27 | 35 | 27 | 126 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 32 | 23 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Cavaliers outlasted the Hawks 126-115. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.