Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 25 | 27 | 26 | 18 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the 76ers survived the Cavaliers 96-91. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the 76ers. 76ers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. The 76ers bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.