Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 115 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 15 | 28 | 25 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Hawks blew the doors off the Cavaliers 115-92. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; the Hawks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.