Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
81
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 113 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 27 | 14 | 20 | 81 |
After Action Report
The Hawks buried the Cavaliers 113-81. Every possession went the Hawks way. The Hawks steamroller is in full effect right now; Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.