Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
away
Chemistry
Cold
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 100 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 30 | 28 | 35 | 27 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the 76ers blew the doors off the Cavaliers 120-100. 76ers' positional fit overwhelmed the Cavaliers rotation. The 76ers came in with something to prove after a loss; 76ers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.