Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 30 | 25 | 33 | 119 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 17 | 32 | 24 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Spurs 119-98. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.