Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 98 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 20 | 41 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Heat downed the Cavaliers 111-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.