Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 30 | 25 | 33 | 114 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 30 | 33 | 25 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
The 76ers squeaked past the Cavaliers 115-114. 76ers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The 76ers couldn't shake the cold spell; 76ers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.