Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 26 | 34 | 29 | 116 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 29 | 33 | 36 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers pulled away from the Spurs 126-116. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.