Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 28 | 28 | 19 | 104 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 29 | 36 | 25 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers downed the Hawks 119-104. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.