Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
141
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 37 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 15 | 141 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 34 | 30 | 27 | 35 | 9 | 135 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers edged the Hawks 141-135 in overtime. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers steamroller is in full effect right now; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.