Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
135
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 34 | 37 | 31 | 33 | 135 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 17 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Spurs blew the doors off the Cavaliers 135-111. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Spurs bent the defense out of shape from deep. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.