Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 26 | 29 | 23 | 28 | 106 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Cavaliers 106-103. Spurs controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.