Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
95
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 24 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 95 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Bobcats 98-95. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Bobcats ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bobcats · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.