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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
113
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 26 36 20 31 113
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 27 19 24 28 98

After Action Report

In Cleveland, the Hawks pulled away from the Cavaliers 113-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Hawks stayed locked in. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.