Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
67
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 15 | 16 | 11 | 25 | 67 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 35 | 27 | 20 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks rolled past the Cavaliers 109-67. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Cavaliers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.