Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
88
away
Chemistry
Cold
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 88 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 33 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Philadelphia, the 76ers demolished the Cavaliers 126-88. 76ers' positional fit overwhelmed the Cavaliers rotation. Second-chance points piled up for the 76ers; 76ers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.