Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 32 | 26 | 26 | 116 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 28 | 24 | 31 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Spurs downed the Cavaliers 116-104. Spurs' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.