Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 25 | 33 | 31 | 120 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 27 | 32 | 34 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Cavaliers squeaked past the Hawks 120-117. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.