Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
136
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 31 | 32 | 36 | 118 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 31 | 31 | 38 | 36 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats outlasted the Cavaliers 136-118. The breakneck pace played right into Bobcats' hands. The Bobcats owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bobcats locker room is humming, and it showed. The Bobcats rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.