Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
Atlanta HawksHawks
93
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 19 | 19 | 28 | 93 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 32 | 24 | 21 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Hawks 97-93. Ugly basketball, but the Cavaliers did just enough. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Hawks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.