Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 25 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 97 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 24 | 33 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the 76ers 117-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.