Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
85
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 22 | 37 | 19 | 101 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 19 | 28 | 16 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers pulled away from the Heat 101-85. The Heat couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Whispers of a Heat locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.