Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 16 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 90 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks demolished the Cavaliers 115-90. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.