Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 105 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 24 | 17 | 23 | 89 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Hawks downed the Cavaliers 105-89. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.