Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
95
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 95 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 30 | 25 | 21 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Heat edged the Cavaliers 101-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.