Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
94
away
Atlanta HawksHawks
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 22 | 20 | 28 | 94 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Hawks snuck past the Cavaliers 99-94. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Hawks bent the defense out of shape from deep. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.