Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Utah JazzJazz
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 33 | 36 | 22 | 114 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 39 | 16 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers snuck past the Jazz 114-109. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Jazz are in a full-on tailspin. Whispers of a Jazz locker-room rift aren't helping. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.