Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
71
away
Chemistry
Tense
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 71 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 23 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Bobcats demolished the Cavaliers 99-71. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Bobcats. The Bobcats played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Bobcats' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Bobcats locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.