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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.