Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
103
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 23 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 103 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 25 | 39 | 35 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers demolished the Spurs 125-103. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. The Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.