Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 26 | 30 | 35 | 27 | 118 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 28 | 33 | 25 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers snuck past the Bobcats 120-118. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bobcats came in with something to prove after a loss. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bobcats · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.