Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 18 | 36 | 29 | 39 | 122 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 29 | 22 | 34 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Cavaliers held off the Hawks 122-114. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.