Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 27 | 35 | 29 | 116 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 33 | 27 | 26 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers survived the Spurs 117-116. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.