Thu Nov 4, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
109
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 28 | 22 | 18 | 98 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Heat pulled away from the Cavaliers 109-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Heat played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.