Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
87
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 22 | 25 | 30 | 100 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 23 | 28 | 19 | 17 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers handled the Spurs 100-87. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Spurs sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.