Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 18 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 111 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 22 | 34 | 30 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Cavaliers survived the Heat 111-108. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.