Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 116 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 40 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns edged the Cavaliers 125-116. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.