Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 117 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers took care of the Spurs 117-99. Cavaliers' stops on the defensive end set the tone. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.