Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 27 | 26 | 17 | 99 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 33 | 23 | 32 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers rolled past the Hawks 121-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.