Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
away
Chemistry
Cold
San Antonio SpursSpurs
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 24 | 29 | 22 | 101 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 33 | 24 | 34 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Spurs pulled away from the Cavaliers 119-101. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.