Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 32 | 24 | 29 | 118 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 34 | 25 | 30 | 33 | 122 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs survived the Cavaliers 122-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Spurs cashed in. Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.