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Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Chemistry Tense
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
116
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 19 29 21 29 98
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 33 31 21 31 116

After Action Report

The 76ers downed the Cavaliers 116-98. 76ers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. 76ers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the 76ers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 76ers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.