Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 20 | 34 | 24 | 102 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 26 | 19 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Cavaliers 102-97. Spurs' stops on the defensive end set the tone. The Spurs ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.