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Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
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Chemistry Steady
Utah JazzJazz
90
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 34 37 28 24 123
Utah JazzJazz 21 23 26 20 90

After Action Report

In Utah, the Cavaliers buried the Jazz 123-90. The Jazz had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.