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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
111
away
Chemistry Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 30 27 27 27 111
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 24 35 18 20 97

After Action Report

The Hawks handled the Cavaliers 111-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hawks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.