Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 21 | 35 | 25 | 101 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 28 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
The 76ers squeaked past the Cavaliers 104-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The 76ers came in with something to prove after a loss; fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.