Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Milwaukee BucksBucks
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 17 | 32 | 25 | 31 | 105 |
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 31 | 33 | 22 | 15 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Bucks 105-101. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bucks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.