Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 34 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 106 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 14 | 23 | 26 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Spurs took care of the Cavaliers 106-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Spurs bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.