Wed Nov 10, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 25 | 18 | 9 | 33 | 85 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 23 | 21 | 14 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers survived the Suns 87-85. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke; shots just aren't falling for the Suns lately. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.