Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
away
Chemistry
Elite
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 97 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 28 | 13 | 18 | 34 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Bobcats 97-93. The Bobcats couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bobcats · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.