Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 99 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 21 | 31 | 20 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Spurs outlasted the Cavaliers 99-92. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Spurs. The Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Spurs' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.