Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
110
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 23 | 32 | 26 | 111 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Hawks survived the Cavaliers 111-110. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
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.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.