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.