Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 125 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 27 | 33 | 22 | 108 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers pulled away from the Heat 125-108. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. The Cavaliers bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.