Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 31 | 40 | 29 | 120 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 32 | 19 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Cavaliers downed the Heat 120-107. The tempo dragged the Heat into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.