Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
90
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 20 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 90 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 29 | 28 | 33 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers rolled past the Hawks 120-90. Cavaliers torched the Hawks on the offensive end. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.