Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 90 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 36 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
The 76ers ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 118-90. The breakneck pace played right into 76ers' hands. The 76ers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · 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.