Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 33 | 34 | 26 | 29 | 122 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 26 | 32 | 39 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Hawks 124-122. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.