Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
88
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 29 | 14 | 20 | 88 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 20 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 89 |
After Action Report
The 76ers survived the Cavaliers 89-88. The 76ers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. 76ers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the 76ers. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 76ers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.