Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
139
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 34 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 123 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 38 | 35 | 37 | 139 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Spurs 139-123. The tempo dragged the Spurs into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.