Tue Mar 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 28 | 18 | 26 | 26 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 32 | 29 | 35 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers handled the Jazz 116-98. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.