Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 32 | 27 | 37 | 120 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 34 | 32 | 27 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks snuck past the Cavaliers 123-120. The breakneck pace played right into Hawks' hands. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Hawks · 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.