Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 102 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 27 | 30 | 16 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Hawks snuck past the Cavaliers 102-101. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the Hawks lately. Whispers of a Cavaliers locker-room rift aren't helping. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.