Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
away
Atlanta HawksHawks
129
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 117 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 33 | 30 | 31 | 35 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Hawks handled the Cavaliers 129-117. Hawks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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.