Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
away
Chemistry
Elite
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
72
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 101 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 16 | 23 | 7 | 26 | 72 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the 76ers 101-72. The 76ers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The 76ers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 76ers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.