Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
133
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 22 | 23 | 35 | 111 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 30 | 46 | 28 | 133 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers demolished the Hawks 133-111. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.