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Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
102
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 25 28 33 16 102
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 32 26 31 31 120

After Action Report

The Cavaliers took care of the Heat 120-102. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.