Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Utah JazzJazz
69
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 15 | 26 | 27 | 87 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 10 | 24 | 17 | 18 | 69 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Cavaliers pulled away from the Jazz 87-69. The Jazz couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Cavaliers. Shots just aren't falling for the Cavaliers lately; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Jazz · 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.