Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 28 | 32 | 24 | 112 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Spurs blew the doors off the Cavaliers 112-92. Spurs torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. The Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.