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Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
99
away
Chemistry Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 24 25 26 24 99
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 27 27 31 33 118

After Action Report

The Cavaliers handled the Bobcats 118-99. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bobcats looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bobcats · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Bobcats · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.