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Fri Oct 29, 2004 · 7:30 PM · Preseason
Atlanta HawksHawks
124
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Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
127
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 28 23 39 34 124
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 44 21 34 28 127

After Action Report

In Cleveland, the Cavaliers upended the Hawks 127-124. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. An upset for the books.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.