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Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
away
Chemistry Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
116
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 34 23 31 32 120
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 19 28 35 34 116

After Action Report

The Cavaliers survived the 76ers 120-116. The 76ers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the 76ers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 76ers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.