Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Miami HeatHeat
108
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 111 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 30 | 22 | 25 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Cavaliers snuck past the Heat 111-108. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers couldn't shake the cold spell; second-chance points piled up for the Heat. Tonight's Heat utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · 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.