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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.