Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
129
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 23 | 16 | 39 | 105 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers blew the doors off the Spurs 129-105. The tempo dragged the Spurs into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Spurs utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.