Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 35 | 22 | 32 | 120 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 26 | 32 | 33 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Spurs snuck past the Cavaliers 120-119. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. The Spurs carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Spurs pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.