Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 28 | 21 | 25 | 95 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 27 | 28 | 37 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers demolished the Heat 117-95. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.