Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
131
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 27 | 19 | 26 | 96 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 33 | 29 | 35 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Heat 131-96. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Heat looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.