Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
away
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
131
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 117 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 38 | 32 | 34 | 27 | 131 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the 76ers pulled away from the Cavaliers 131-117. 76ers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The 76ers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; 76ers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.