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Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
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Chemistry Tense
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
101
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 23 33 32 31 119
Philadelphia 76ers76ers 34 25 31 11 101

After Action Report

The Cavaliers downed the 76ers 119-101. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Whispers of a 76ers locker-room rift aren't helping. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 76ers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • 76ers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • 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.