Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
115
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 24 | 34 | 23 | 105 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 23 | 29 | 34 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks handled the Cavaliers 115-105. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hawks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.