Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
away
Atlanta HawksHawks
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 121 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers fended off the Hawks 121-113. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers 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.