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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
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Chemistry Tense
Milwaukee BucksBucks
105
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 32 32 31 29 124
Milwaukee BucksBucks 33 29 21 22 105

After Action Report

In Milwaukee, the Cavaliers pulled away from the Bucks 124-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Bucks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.