Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
119
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 37 | 37 | 27 | 30 | 131 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 33 | 30 | 35 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Cavaliers pulled away from the Heat 131-119. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.