Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
115
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 116 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 25 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the 76ers 116-115. The 76ers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.