Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 28 | 28 | 33 | 16 | 13 | 118 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 16 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Jazz 121-118 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Jazz's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.