Thu Feb 3, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
114
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 19 | 30 | 19 | 99 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Heat downed the Cavaliers 114-99. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.