Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
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Atlanta HawksHawks
127
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 35 | 26 | 33 | 119 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 41 | 25 | 30 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks fended off the Cavaliers 127-119. Hawks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.