Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
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Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
113
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 37 | 31 | 22 | 116 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 27 | 21 | 34 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Heat 116-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in; fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.