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Tue Jan 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
109
away
Chemistry Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 32 35 19 23 109
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 23 25 26 28 102

After Action Report

The Bobcats outlasted the Cavaliers 109-102. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Shots just aren't falling for the Bobcats lately; Bobcats' outside barrage was a constant threat. Early returns: the Bobcats per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bobcats · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Bobcats · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.