Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 33 | 26 | 27 | 117 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 18 | 29 | 31 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers pulled away from the Timberwolves 117-101. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.