Tue Mar 29, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
81
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
86
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 16 | 27 | 15 | 23 | 81 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers snuck past the Clippers 86-81. Ugly basketball, but the Cavaliers did just enough. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.