Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
79
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 26 | 18 | 32 | 99 |
| Charlotte BobcatsBobcats | 22 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 79 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Bobcats 99-79. Lineup balance gave the Cavaliers a clear synergy edge. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Bobcats · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bobcats · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.