Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
Atlanta HawksHawks
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 23 | 34 | 24 | 111 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 24 | 29 | 18 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers took care of the Hawks 111-98. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.