Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 28 | 35 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers rolled past the Spurs 119-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.