Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
103
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 103 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers buried the Jazz 124-103. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.