Tue Dec 28, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 33 | 31 | 24 | 121 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 33 | 24 | 38 | 32 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Hawks held off the Cavaliers 127-121. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; fresh off a statement win, the Hawks stayed locked in. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.