Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
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Miami HeatHeat
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 121 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Cavaliers buried the Heat 121-99. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. 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
- 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.