Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Utah JazzJazz
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 123 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 31 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers pulled away from the Jazz 123-106. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.