Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
121
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
128
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 23 | 29 | 27 | 42 | 121 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 36 | 31 | 29 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers shocked the Hawks 128-121. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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 · 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.