Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 100 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 26 | 18 | 27 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Cavaliers survived the Jazz 100-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Jazz. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.