Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 31 | 25 | 25 | 101 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 19 | 27 | 27 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers edged the Spurs 101-95. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Cavaliers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.