Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 34 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 124 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Spurs snuck past the Cavaliers 124-120. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.