Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 17 | 45 | 27 | 7 | 96 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hawks ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 119-96. Hawks' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hawks' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.