Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
116
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 24 | 24 | 31 | 113 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 21 | 37 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Spurs upended the Cavaliers 116-113. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.