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