Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 28 | 38 | 22 | 119 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 32 | 25 | 24 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers pulled away from the Heat 119-103. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.