Wed Feb 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
130
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 32 | 29 | 40 | 130 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 29 | 37 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Hawks took care of the Cavaliers 130-120. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.