Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Utah JazzJazz
88
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 118 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 25 | 25 | 23 | 15 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers demolished the Jazz 118-88. The Jazz had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Jazz · 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.