Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 120 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Hawks pulled away from the Cavaliers 120-103. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hawks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.