Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 31 | 25 | 27 | 108 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 32 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats held off the Cavaliers 115-108. The breakneck pace played right into Bobcats' hands. The Bobcats owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bobcats answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Bobcats' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bobcats · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.