Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
133
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 16 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 16 | 132 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 26 | 31 | 26 | 17 | 133 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers squeaked past the Spurs 133-132 in overtime. The Spurs had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.