Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 122 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Spurs 122-118. The Spurs had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Spurs · 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.