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Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
away
Chemistry Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
107
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 26 22 20 28 96
Atlanta HawksHawks 31 22 29 25 107

After Action Report

The Hawks handled the Cavaliers 107-96. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hawks. Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.