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Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
away
Chemistry Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
118
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 26 37 24 22 6 115
San Antonio SpursSpurs 18 36 27 28 9 118

After Action Report

The Spurs snuck past the Cavaliers 118-115 in overtime. Spurs' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; the Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.