Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
145
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 24 | 29 | 15 | 97 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 50 | 34 | 36 | 145 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers demolished the Heat 145-97. Cavaliers torched the Heat on the offensive end. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Heat looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.