Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 28 | 29 | 34 | 117 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 20 | 28 | 33 | 15 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the 76ers 117-96. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the 76ers. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; 76ers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The 76ers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.