Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 97 |
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Warriors survived the Cavaliers 99-97. Ugly basketball, but the Warriors did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Warriors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Warriors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.