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Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
away
Chemistry Tense
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
96
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 35 27 24 27 113
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 28 25 23 20 96

After Action Report

The Cavaliers handled the Bobcats 113-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Cavaliers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Bobcats · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.