Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 17 | 128 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 30 | 24 | 29 | 15 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Hawks squeaked past the Cavaliers 128-126 in overtime. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Hawks' 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.